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lí trí

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [li˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [lɪj˨˩˦ ʈɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [lɪj˦˥ ʈɪj˦˥] browser voice
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lí trí means rationality; reasoning.

Chinese characters: 理智

Meanings of lí trí in English

Noun

  1. rationality; reasoning

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 理智.

Frequently asked questions

What does lí trí mean in English?

lí trí (noun) means "rationality; reasoning".

How do you pronounce lí trí?

IPA: Hanoi [li˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [lɪj˦˥ ʈɪj˦˥]. Tones: lí — rising tone (sắc), trí — rising tone (sắc).

Is lí trí a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lí trí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 理智.

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